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How to get fromBig Sur to San Joseby taxi, train, car, plane, shuttle, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Big Sur to San Jose by taxi, train, car, plane, shuttle, or bus

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  1. Taxi, train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Big Sur to Salinastaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Salinas to San Josetrain train Coast Starlight
    2h 39m
    $165–214

  2. Drive 98.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Big Sur to San Josecar car 98.7 mi
    1h 58m
    $18–26

  3. Taxi, fly, Caltrain

    1. Take the taxi from Big Sur to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane MRY - SFO
    3. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2h 59m
    $303–687

  4. Taxi, shuttle

    1. Take the taxi from Big Sur to Rio Road / Via Nona Marietaxi taxi
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal Bshuttle bus Monterey Airbus
    3h 34m
    $124–154

  5. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Big Sur to Salinastaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2h 11m
    $163–198

Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket$22Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 113.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 39m

What companies run services between Big Sur, CA, USA and San Jose, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Big Sur to San Jose. However, you can take the taxi to Salinas then take the train to San Jose. Alternatively, you can drive from Big Sur to San Jose in around 1h 58m.

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